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Portugal's Felix Joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi

This is Beirut 29/07 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Saudi Arabia Joao Felix Football Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline. "I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together," said Felix in a video ...

Lebanon’s Touch Rugby Delegation to Compete in Ireland

This is Beirut 29/07 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Rugby Ireland

The Lebanese touch rugby team is participating in the second edition of the Atlantic Youth Touch Cup, organized by the University of Limerick in Ireland from July 31 to August 3, under the supervision of the International and Irish Touch Rugby Federations. The Lebanese delegation, which left Beirut at dawn on Tuesday, is represented by three ...

Trump Inaugurates Golf Course to End Eventful Scottish Stay

This is Beirut 29/07 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Donald Trump Scotland Golf

Donald Trump inaugurated his new golf course in eastern Scotland on Tuesday, ending a five-day trip in which the US president signed a major trade deal and weighed in on several key issues. Secret agents and golfers crisscrossed the sprawling complex on the Aberdeenshire coast, waiting for the president to tee off. But the Republican president, ...

Lebanon's Road to Asia Starts Now

Hala Abdallah 28/07 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Egypt Asia Cup Beirut International Cup

Lebanon finishes the Beirut International Cup undefeated, beating Egypt in the final game! This friendly tournament was more than just preparation – it was a real test of rotations, team chemistry and readiness ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup this August in Saudi Arabia.

Monfils Says Toronto Loss Marks His Final Toronto Visit

This is Beirut 28/07 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Monfils Tennis Toronto

Gael Monfils said he has played for the last time in Toronto after crashing out of the Masters in Sunday's opening round of the ATP Masters to a Chilean qualifier. The 38-year-old French tennis icon missed out on four match points to exit 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3) to number 142 Tomas Barrios Vera, who won the first Masters match of his career and ended ...

Defending Champions England Beat Spain on Penalties to Win Women's Euro 2025

This is Beirut 28/07 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

England Euro 2025 football Women

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown. It looked as though Spain would repeat their victory ...

Batroun Rally: Roger Feghali on Top… Once Again

Makram Haddad 28/07 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Rally Batroun

The scene was set: scorching sun, burning asphalt, tight corners, and motorsport fans lining the roads of the Batroun district. For this debut edition, organized by the ATCL in partnership with the municipality, the show lived up to expectations… and Roger Feghali once again delivered a masterclass. Accompanied by his loyal co-driver Joseph ...

Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon Defeats Egypt and Lifts the Trophy

Makram Haddad 28/07 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Beirut Cup

Zouk Mikaël vibrated until the end. In a sold-out Nouhad Nawfal arena, Lebanon dominated Egypt 87–74 to win the second edition of the Beirut Cup — a friendly tournament that has grown into something far more meaningful. Collective control, shooting accuracy, committed defense: Miodrag Perisic’s men did not falter. An Electric Final In a ...

Supreme Pogacar Wins Tour de France for Fourth Time

This is Beirut 27/07 21:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar closed out a supreme 21-day performance to win the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday, crushing his rivals in the 3,400km slog to rack up a fourth title. Wout van Aert won the final-day cliffhanger on the cobbled roads of Montmartre, but Pogacar was spared any late challenge when rain forced times to be neutralised to avoid potential ...

Piastri Wins Belgian GP, Extends Championship Lead

This is Beirut 27/07 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Formula 1 F1 Ferrari Lando Norris Max Verstappen

Oscar Piastri held off his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came third as Piastri stretched his lead in the drivers' standings over Norris to 16 points. Heavy rain delayed the 13th round of the season by 80 minutes, with organisers eventually allowing a rolling start after four laps ...

England Ready to Meet Challenge of “Fantastic” Spain in Euro 2025 Final

This is Beirut 27/07 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football

England captain Leah Williamson admits that Spain are "the best at what they do" but is confident her side can compete with the reigning world champions in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. "Tomorrow we play a game against the world champions who continue to prove themselves over and over in the way that they play football," Williamson told reporters at ...

Messi-Less Miami Held by Cincinnati in MLS

This is Beirut 27/07 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lionel Messi Messi Football USA Miami

An Inter Miami team missing the suspended Lionel Messi missed the chance to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati after being held to a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS ...